By TOSHIYUKI SHIMIZU/ Staff Writer
July 24, 2020 at 17:37 JST
Rikako Ikee takes part in a ceremony July 23 at National Stadium marking one year to go before the Opening Ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics. (Takuya Isayama)
Swimmer and leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee stood alone on the National Stadium field and delivered a message to athletes around the world, hoping the Tokyo Olympics can be held next year. [Read More]
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